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Definition of Impishly
1. Adverb. In an appealing but bold manner. "She asked him impishly to come in"
Definition of Impishly
1. adv. In the manner of an imp.
Definition of Impishly
1. Adverb. In an impish manner; mischievously. ¹
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Definition of Impishly
1. impish [adv] - See also: impish
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impishly
Literary usage of Impishly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Main Street by Sinclair Lewis (1920)
"of the seat, and the woman sighs and tries to brush them away, but they leap up
impishly and fall back on the plush. A soiled man and woman munch sandwiches ..."
2. Daniel Deronda by George Eliot (1876)
""Yes," said Pash, his dark face lighting up rather impishly, "there is the idea
of nationalities ; I dare say the wild asses are snuffing it, ..."
3. George Eliot's Works by George Eliot (1894)
"Yes," said Pash, his dark face lighting up rather impishly, " there is the idea
of nationalities; I dare say the wild asses are snuffing it, ..."
4. Poetry by Modern Poetry Association (1915)
"A tiny flame Set in the vastness of the night he is, A thin small sound that
impishly disturbs The silence of the spheres, a childish joy Futile and ..."
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